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posted Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Is It Really Worth It to ‘Go Solar’ in 2020?
It seems like every solar power company on the planet has some...
posted Monday, May 4, 2020
Technology Spotlight: Bifacial Solar Modules
In the solar power industry, technology is constantly evolving. It seems like...
posted Wednesday, April 29, 2020
What Is LCOE, and Why Does It Matter?
In renewable energy, there’s an acronym that is used a lot, but...
posted Monday, April 20, 2020
Clean Energy Industry Loses Over 100,000 Jobs in Q1
The Coronavirus pandemic has sent shockwaves throughout the world, both in terms...
posted Thursday, April 9, 2020
2019 Turned Out to Be a Landmark Year for Solar
Now that the solar power industry numbers are coming in from 2019’s...
posted Thursday, March 12, 2020
What Are Oil Prices Doing to the Solar Industry?
In case you haven’t seen it in the news recently, the petroleum...
posted Wednesday, February 19, 2020
What is Solar ‘Skin’ and How Does It Work?
Just when you thought you’ve seen it all when it comes to...
posted Saturday, February 8, 2020
What’s So Great about the Tesla Powerwall?
For residential and light commercial solar power generation solutions, power storage has...
posted Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Could Solar Panels Generate Power at Night? It Could Be Possible!
Exciting new research within the walls of Stanford University suggests that solar...
posted Tuesday, January 7, 2020
The Explosive Growth of Solar in the Southeastern US
You may not know it, but if you live in Florida, Georgia,...
posted Sunday, December 15, 2019
3rd Quarter of 2019 Was Best Ever for Residential Solar Industry
Regardless of how the economy as a whole has been doing, it’s...
posted Monday, November 18, 2019
What’s on the Horizon for Solar—The Next 5 Years
When we look at how far solar power technology has come over...
posted Wednesday, November 13, 2019
The 3 Most Important Features of Any Residential Solar Power System
If you’re a homeowner considering the prospect of adding a solar power...
posted Thursday, October 3, 2019
The Beginner’s Solar Power FAQ
If you’re new to the world of solar power, then it’s likely...
posted Tuesday, September 17, 2019
The Difference between Residential and Commercial Solar Power
Within the solar power industry, there are many specializations. It’s common for...
posted Wednesday, September 4, 2019
The Cost to Get Power from the Sun is Now Cheaper than Natural Gas
You read that correctly. The cost for solar power (measured in $/mWh)...
posted Tuesday, August 27, 2019
What is Enphase Enlighten, and Why Does It Matter?
Enlighten from Enphase is, simply put, the world’s most advanced solar monitoring...
posted Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Our 6-Step Approach to Your Solar Project
At Urban Solar, we pride ourselves on providing value for our customers...
posted Friday, July 12, 2019
Is There an Ideal Time of the Year to Install Solar Panels?
If you’ve been thinking about adding a solar power generation system to...
posted Monday, December 17, 2018
Four Unique Uses of Solar Energy
Solar panels on the rooftops of homes for energy use are becoming...
posted Monday, September 10, 2018
The Top 3 Questions We Get from New Customers
At Urban Solar, we are in the business of designing, installing, and...
posted Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Your Solar Power Production On Rainy Days
We’re reaching the climax of summer, which is a popular season to...
posted Thursday, July 26, 2018
Is Solar Power Really Worth It?
As new forms of renewable energy are introduced into our lives, it...
posted Saturday, July 14, 2018
5 Easy Ways To Conserve Energy Right Now
Homeowners and businesses worldwide are using solar energy to power all sorts...
posted Tuesday, July 10, 2018
The Transparent Future of Solar
The future is here; you can get anything delivered, 3D printers are...
posted Friday, July 6, 2018
How to Maximize Your Solar Performance
Harnessing the power of the sun is now the most economical and...
posted Friday, June 29, 2018
FAQ Series: “Will Solar Panels Warp or Bend Due to Heat?”
During the early phases of the residential solar power projects we work...
posted Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Solar Power is Officially Eclipsing Coal in Colorado
In a landmark decision that is sending waves through the solar power...
posted Thursday, June 7, 2018
Spherical Solar Collector Makes Waves in Germany
At Urban Solar, we like keeping up with the latest trends and...
posted Monday, May 28, 2018
4 Steps Every Solar Project Should Go Through
Urban Solar has earned a reputation as being one of the most...
posted Tuesday, May 15, 2018
3 Lesser Known Benefits of Going Solar
The most cited reason for going solar is saving on energy costs...
posted Saturday, May 12, 2018
4 Facts About Solar Power You Probably Don’t Know
With as many advances as we see within the world of solar...
posted Friday, April 6, 2018
The Solar Power System Installation Timeline
Most people don’t truly understand how quick and simple getting solar installed...
posted Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Exciting New Applications for Solar Technology
It seems that every year, technology presents us with even more incredible...
posted Wednesday, March 7, 2018
The 3 Most Common Solar Panel Designs
At Urban Solar, we are passionate about educating our customers so that...
posted Saturday, February 17, 2018
Why Inferior Solar Panels Don’t Last
Solar panel manufacturers often provide lengthy warranties for their products. The timeline...
posted Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Tesla Planning Massive New Power Plant Using Residential Solar Equipment
There are technologies developed for residential solar systems that are carrying over...
posted Tuesday, January 9, 2018
3 Lesser-Known Facts about Solar Energy
The more you know about the technology that is a part of...
posted Thursday, December 14, 2017
New 2017 Solar Panel Cost and Savings Estimates
One of the most common questions we get from new customers is...
posted Monday, December 4, 2017
Could Solar Windows Be the “Next Big Thing”?
A new development from solar technology engineers at the National Renewable Energy...
posted Tuesday, November 28, 2017
FPL Teams Up with Audubon Florida to Support Wildlife
Commercial-scale solar power development has come a long way. When comparing it...
posted Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Florida is Leading the Way in New Solar Development
As a state that sees more uninterrupted sunshine than most any other...
posted Tuesday, November 14, 2017
What Will Happen to Solar Without Federal Subsidies?
In many parts of the United States, power can be produced by...
posted Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Solar Power Being Used for Disaster Recovery
The hurricane season of 2017 shaped up to be one of the...
posted Tuesday, October 24, 2017
What Makes Urban Solar A Superior Solar Partner
We know that you have a choice when it comes to selecting...
posted Monday, October 16, 2017
Solar Power Technology – Why are Fuses Needed?
Complex solar power generation systems require the highest level of engineering and...
posted Sunday, October 8, 2017
The Continuing Descrease in the Cost to Go Solar
In the 2008/2009 time frame, the cost of solar power generation hardware...
posted Friday, September 29, 2017
BIPV – Building-Integrated Photovoltaics
During the construction of a new home, a lot of design and...
posted Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Solar Power the “Coal Savior”
Traditional means of producing energy haven’t all been very efficient, nor have...
posted Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Will Americans Need More or Less Power in the Future?
Consider what life was like for the average American household back in...
posted Thursday, September 7, 2017
New Advances in Solar Thermal – Selective Solar Absorbers
As you may know, harvesting energy from sunlight can be accomplished in...
posted Thursday, August 31, 2017
3 Surprising Solar Statistics in 2017
There’s a lot going on in solar, and the more developments we...
posted Thursday, August 24, 2017
5 Traits of Quality Solar Installations
Every now and again, we’ll get a request from a customer to...
posted Monday, August 14, 2017
Solar 101 – How Does a Solar Panel Work?
You may already know that solar panels produce electricity by converting sunlight,...
posted Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Service-Level Voltage Regulation – Grid of the Future?
When power is generated by any large-scale source like a nuclear generator,...
posted Thursday, July 27, 2017
Hawaii Has a Plan to Get to 100% Renewable Energy
Beautiful beaches. Gorgeous sunsets. Tropical bliss. Now, we can add ‘Renewable Leader’...
posted Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Growth and Trends in Residential Solar
We’re now past the halfway point of the year 2017, and a...
posted Monday, July 3, 2017
What is an Energy Assessment?
Residential homes and commercial properties alike both have structural features and uses...
posted Thursday, June 8, 2017
How Solar Benefits the Community Ecosystem
A community can come to rely on each other in the same...
posted Thursday, May 25, 2017
The Dual Function of Tesla’s Powerwall
After years of research and development, the Tesla Powerwall is here. This...
The 3 Most Common Questions Customers Ask Us
At Urban Solar, not only are we committed to providing great customer...
Is Residential Wind Power Viable?
Being in the business of providing renewable energy solutions for our customers,...
posted Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Department of Energy Starts Energy Innovation Podcast
In a welcomed change in communication techniques employed by the United States...
posted Monday, February 27, 2017
Ideal Building Materials for Solar Panels
Solar panels are suitable for most every building type, regardless of what...
posted Tuesday, February 21, 2017
How Solar Panels Affect the Look of a Structure
At Urban Solar, one of the most common questions we get has...
posted Monday, February 13, 2017
Adding Solar Before Selling a Home
If you sat down to create a list of all the home...
posted Tuesday, February 7, 2017
5 Questions to Ask a Solar Power System Salesperson
Before agreeing to sign on the dotted line committing you to a...
posted Monday, January 30, 2017
Can I Afford Solar Panels?
For good reason, most people plan in advance for major purchases like...
posted Monday, January 9, 2017
What’s the Skinny on Solar Panel Warranties?
When it comes to the design, installation and ongoing maintenance of your...
posted Sunday, November 27, 2016
Why Are All Solar Panels the Same Shape?
When you think about solar panels – whether they’re mounted to cars,...
posted Friday, October 7, 2016
Is Nuclear Energy Taking a Back Seat to Renewables?
In a recent article citing research from government organizations like the FERC,...
posted Friday, September 30, 2016
Will Solar Power Still Be Viable in 20 Years?
We know by now that solar power represents a huge (and growing)...
posted Thursday, September 15, 2016
What to Look for in a Solar Power Installer
As someone interested in adding the value of solar power to your...
posted Wednesday, September 7, 2016
How Bright is the Future of Solar?
Solar power has been aiding in the development of human civilization since...
posted Thursday, July 7, 2016
2017 Solar Industry Projections
Professionals in the solar power generation industry are always on the lookout...
posted Saturday, June 11, 2016
Do Solar Panels Compromise Building Integrity?
If you’re an owner of a building that is being considered for...
posted Wednesday, May 25, 2016
The Current State of Solar Panel Technology
“Discontent is the first necessity of progress.” – Thomas Edison When solar...
posted Thursday, April 14, 2016
Are All PV Panels Created Equal?
You may already know that ‘PV’ is short for ‘photovoltaic’, a term...
posted Friday, April 8, 2016
Commercial vs. Residential Solar: A Comparison
Individual homeowners and industrial businesses both need solar power. Their power bills...
posted Thursday, March 31, 2016
5 Reasons Solar Power Won’t Stop Growing
Dating all the way back to ancient times, human beings have been...
posted Tuesday, March 29, 2016
What If the US Ran 100% on Renewable Energy?
It’s totally possible and it has actually been spelled out in a...
posted Friday, February 12, 2016
Presidential Perspectives on Solar Power
The 2016 presidential race is in full swing and all the candidates...
posted Friday, January 29, 2016
New Solar Panel Factory in Riviera Beach, FL!
Today I toured the new solar panel manufacturing plant at SolarTech Universal,...
